4. Multicultural Metropolitans

The population of this supergroup is concentrated in larger urban conurbations in the transitional areas between urban centres and suburbia. They are likely to live in terraced housing that is rented – both private and social. 

The group has a high ethnic mix, but a below average number of UK and Irish born residents. A result of this is that households are less likely to speak English or Welsh as their main language. Residents are likely to be below retirement age. 

There is likely to be an above average number of families with children who attend school or college, or who are currently too young to do so. The rates of marriage and divorce are broadly comparable with the national average.

The level of qualifications is just under the national average with the rates of unemployment being above the national average. Residents who are employed are more likely to work in the transport and administrative related industries.

Public transport is the most likely method for individuals to get to and from work, since households are less likely to have multiple motor vehicles available to them.

Groups

4a – Rented family living

This group has a higher representation of White and mixed ethnicity residents than the supergroup and a lower proportion of people whose main language is not English or Welsh. Households are more likely to live in terraced properties or flats, and to socially rent their property.

Rented Family Living Sub Groups

4a1 – Social renting young families

This subgroup, when compared with the parent group, has a higher proportion of children aged 5 to 14, a higher proportion of people who have Pakistani ethnicity, and a higher proportion who were born in the UK or Ireland. Households are more likely to live in semi-detached properties, and to live in social rented accommodation. Unemployment is more prevalent when compared with the parent group.

4a2 – Private renting new arrivals

When compared with the group, this population of this subgroup has a lower proportion of people who have Black or of mixed ethnicity. Residents are more likely to have been born in other EU countries. Households are more likely to be living in private rented accommodation.

4a3 – Commuters with young families

The population of this subgroup has a lower proportion of people who are of Pakistani ethnicity, but a higher proportion of Black ethnicity when compared with the group. Households are more likely to live in flats and to live in overcrowded conditions. People are more likely to work in the information and communication, and financial related industries.

4b – Challenged Asian terraces

The population of this group has a higher proportion of non-White ethnic groups than the parent supergroup especially people of the Pakistani ethnic group, and a higher proportion of 0 to 14 year olds. It is more likely that their main language is not English or Welsh. A higher proportion of households live in terraced properties, and overcrowding is more prevalent. When compared with the supergroup more people are likely to be unemployed, and those in employment to be working in the accommodation and food service industries.

Challenged Asian Terraces Sub Groups

4b1 – Asian terraces and flats

The population of this subgroup has a higher representation of people from Indian, Black and Chinese ethnic groups, and a higher proportion of residents born in the new EU countries. Households are more likely to live in flats.

4b2 – Pakistani communities

A key distinguishing feature of this subgroup is the high proportion of people with Pakistani ethnicity, though residents are also more likely to have been born in the UK or Ireland, though less Office for National Statistics Pen Portraits 10 likely to speak English or Welsh as their main language. There is a slightly higher proportion of households who live in terraced housing, and also a higher proportion owning their property.

4c – Asian traits

The population of this group has a higher proportion of people who are of Chinese ethnicity and particularly of Indian ethnicity. Compared with the parent supergroup, households are more likely to live in detached and semi-detached properties, and to own their own home. A higher proportion of households have two or more cars, unemployment is lower, and workers are more likely to work in the Information and communication, and financial related industries.

Asian Traits Sub Groups

4c1 – Achieving minorities

The population of this subgroup has a higher proportion of people who have Pakistani ethnicity, and lower proportions with Chinese and Black ethnicity than the parent group. A lower proportion of residents were born in other EU countries. Households are more likely to live in detached and semi-detached properties, and to own their own property. Households are also less likely to live in overcrowded conditions.

4c2 – Multicultural new arrivals

The population of this subgroup has a higher representation of all non-White ethnic groups than the parent group. A higher proportion of residents were born in new EU countries and a higher proportion without English or Welsh as their main language. Households are more likely to live in terraced properties or flats and to live in overcrowded conditions.

4c3 – Inner city ethnic mix

Compared with the parent group, there is a higher representation of persons of mixed ethnicity, but lower representation for the other non-White ethnic groups, and a lower proportion of people whose main language is not English or Welsh. When compared with the parent group, there is a lower proportion of households with non-dependent children, and households are more likely to live in flats.

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